In Loving Memory Of

Frank James, Jr.

Frank James, Jr. born November 13, 1928 to Frank and Lillian James passed away September 20, 2006 at the Texas State Veteran’s Home in Bonham, Texas after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Frank graduated from Pauls Valley High School in 1946, then joined the U.S. Army where he served during the Korean War. After leaving the military Frank worked in the oil industry throughout the world, spending many years overseas. Frank retired in 1992.

Frank is survived by three children; Michael James and wife Karen, and Cathy Stenner and husband H. Paul Stenner, and Patricia James. Also surviving Frank are his beloved sister and brother, Carolyn Claxton of Pauls Valley and brother Bill James and his wife Janice of Oklahoma City, along with their children Dennis, Gary and Rodger Claxton; and Susan, Donna, Jennifer, Mary, and William James. Other survivors are grandchildren Jason, Andrew, Brianna, and Chase James; and Chelsea Stenner, along with great grandchildren Bethany and Matthew James.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the many kind and patient caregivers that Frank encountered during his illness. He will be buried in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma along with his parents and other family members.

In lieu of flowers and in appreciation for the loving care provided to our father over the course of his illness, please make memorial contributions to: Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veteran’s Home, 1300 Seven Oaks Road, Bonham, Tx. 75418, Attn: Amanda Gilbreath.

Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 2:00 pm at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery officiated by Dr. Joe Elam. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Stufflebean-Coffey Funeral Home.